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gunnyartJun 22, 2015

Congratulations on setting records. It just goes to show that family friendly entertainment is where the money is. I found it incredibly formulaic and predictable. With several laugh out loud moments for it's sheer stupidity. (I'd have toCongratulations on setting records. It just goes to show that family friendly entertainment is where the money is. I found it incredibly formulaic and predictable. With several laugh out loud moments for it's sheer stupidity. (I'd have to admit I was the only one in the theater laughing however)
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TVJerryJun 16, 2015

To appreciate the filmmaking genius of Steven Spielberg (who made the original) it only takes watching this lackluster sequel. It takes place 22 years after the original, when a dinosaur theme park has flourished on the island. Two youngTo appreciate the filmmaking genius of Steven Spielberg (who made the original) it only takes watching this lackluster sequel. It takes place 22 years after the original, when a dinosaur theme park has flourished on the island. Two young brothers travel there to visit their aunt (Bryce Dallas Howard), just when a newly-engineered species runs rampant. Enter Chris Pratt to help save the day. Nothing about the plot or situations is even slightly original or inventive. The people in peril seldom generate any tension or empathy, because they're quickly dispatched and anonymous. Even the core cast is ultimately relegated to watching, as the creatures duke it out (the 21st century version of wrestling lizards). There is Hollywood spectacle with lots of action, but it lives in a world lacking any sense of wonder or little genuine thrills.… Expand

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BikerjamesNov 2, 2015

You really have to watch Jurassic World by putting all your sense of realism in your back pocket and not think too much about it. There are so many implausibilities you finally come to the conclusion the filmmakers were trying to make a goodYou really have to watch Jurassic World by putting all your sense of realism in your back pocket and not think too much about it. There are so many implausibilities you finally come to the conclusion the filmmakers were trying to make a good "B" film. At one point a boy jumps in a lake, then a few minutes later his brother asks him "do you still have those matches", and the boy takes out a matchbox, which would have gotten soaking wet and ruined, but they are somehow perfectly dry. Then these two young boys get a jeep started and running perfectly that has been sitting for 20 years. I don't know how they could put air in the tires, much less start the engine. Dinosaurs actually talk to each other in this film. I could go on and on as many people have done. In the end I was entertained enough to make it to the end, but because it is simply a rehash of the original I can't give it a very high rating.… Expand

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MoviebuffreviewDec 26, 2015

It starts off rough, and it lacks the sense of awe that the original had, and the characters start off as shallow and uninteresting. Once Jurassic World gets going, it manages to be a fun Blockbuster with cool action sequences and excitingIt starts off rough, and it lacks the sense of awe that the original had, and the characters start off as shallow and uninteresting. Once Jurassic World gets going, it manages to be a fun Blockbuster with cool action sequences and exciting moments, but ultimately, the entire experience feels shallow and disappointing.… Expand

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drlowdonJun 14, 2015

Jurassic Park is considered by many to be a true classic of the action genre but this latest movie in the long running franchise never comes close to recapturing that magic.

Making the original look like a documentary by comparisonJurassic Park is considered by many to be a true classic of the action genre but this latest movie in the long running franchise never comes close to recapturing that magic.

Making the original look like a documentary by comparison Jurassic World is full of nonsensical science, dinosaurs behaving completely unrealistically and characters making stupid decisions. Fortunately however the movie is saved by the action set-pieces which are entertainingly over the top and ensure that most will at least somewhat enjoy what they see.

Jurassic World is a typical big, dumb summer blockbuster.… Expand

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CanisrahJun 13, 2015

Not a bad film - bit of fun. Not as good as the original in my view - but at least it has a decent male hero which is increasingly rare nowadays.

There's a bit of social programming in there - conditioning kids to believe in theNot a bad film - bit of fun. Not as good as the original in my view - but at least it has a decent male hero which is increasingly rare nowadays.

There's a bit of social programming in there - conditioning kids to believe in the inevitability of divorce - but on the whole, there's a lot of spectacle to be had and Chris Pratt has a little Harrison Ford about him which is great to watch.… Expand

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grandpajoe6191Aug 25, 2015

"Jurassic World" is a great action blockbuster to watch with its amazing visuals dominating the screen. However, it's original predecessor's excellence in its character development and storyline highly underwhelms this one.

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Tss5078Jul 19, 2015

It's setting records at the box office and is the most talked about film in years, Jurassic World, the thrilling true sequel to Jurassic Park. I loved Jurassic Park and felt that both sequels didn't do justice to the original, so when theyIt's setting records at the box office and is the most talked about film in years, Jurassic World, the thrilling true sequel to Jurassic Park. I loved Jurassic Park and felt that both sequels didn't do justice to the original, so when they announced that this film would go on the premise that the two sequels never happened, I was extremely excited. Like everyone else, I rushed to the theaters to see, the exact same film I saw twenty years earlier. The tech is better, the effects are better, but the story is almost identical, to the point where each character has an equivalent in the original film. In Jurassic Park, the T-Rex escapes while the kids are in a car, touring the park. In Jurassic World, the Adominus-Rex escapes while the kids are in a sphere, touring the park. This is just one example of literally dozens of parallels to the original film. The only real difference is Chris Pratt, as he is a hell of a lot more believable than Sam Neill was, and his infectious personality makes him the type of guy that everyone wants to be friends with. From his simple start on the WB's Everwood to becoming a Guardian of The Galaxy, Chris Pratt has established himself as one of Hollywood's brightest future stars, but aside from his performance, this is the same film! The Jurassic franchise has the benefit of being created by one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time. It is produced by perhaps the greatest Director of all time, and once again it introduces moviegoers to some amazing new special effects, but none of it matters when the story just isn't there. With this film people were hoping for something new and exciting from the franchise, a turn in a whole other direction, instead they got a film that is little more than a remake of the original, and a disappointing one at that.… Expand

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chugheadJun 21, 2015

A whole lot of hype and hot air. It may be good for a younger generation of Jurassic fans but this was all about fluff to monopolize of a remake. Chris Pratt was held back from cutting loose as a freestyle performer. They gave him a makeover,A whole lot of hype and hot air. It may be good for a younger generation of Jurassic fans but this was all about fluff to monopolize of a remake. Chris Pratt was held back from cutting loose as a freestyle performer. They gave him a makeover, turning him away from goofball into mild hilarity. The dinosaurs were extras.… Expand

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imthenoobJun 24, 2015

Jurassic World is a nostalgia kick that is good upon first viewing but it doesn't hold up as well when viewed multiple times. Pratt comes off too much as a cheesy action hero that it is hard to take him seriously. The rest of the cast left aJurassic World is a nostalgia kick that is good upon first viewing but it doesn't hold up as well when viewed multiple times. Pratt comes off too much as a cheesy action hero that it is hard to take him seriously. The rest of the cast left a lot more to be desired as well with no one really giving a good or memorable performance. And on top of this, We deal with a story that is cliched and predictable.

That being said, It succeeds in what it was trying to be. This is a dumb popcorn flick. It wasn't meant to be taken seriously or deep-dived into. It is fine even with its flaws. IMO, It's the best sequel in the franchise but that isn't saying much.… Expand

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AnnatarYoungDec 2, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Jurassic World, though not even stand close to the giant shoulders of it's progenitor, Jurassic Park, delivered in a way I had not expected it to. It successfully acknowledged the impact of the original film and I feel Director Colin Trevorrow understood that he would never be able to recapture that feeling of awe and wonder the original instilled in our hearts (the scene where the Brachiosaurus stands on it's two hind legs and grabs food from the tree springs to mind) and so instead chose to create a more modern installment to the Jurassic Park franchise.

Though at first I thought the Indominous Rex was an unnecessary addition to the film, I did eventually come to understand what significant role it played as part of the franchise, adding a modern element to the Dinosaurs (having been utterly genetically engineered) by reckless science in tandem with the massive modernization (and even futurism) of the facility itself.

The Human characters themselves were utterly arbitrary additions and generally this film lacked in any kind of solid plot or good storytelling. This was a film built for spectacle and on that front, it certainly delivered.

All in all, this wasn't a bad film but I would recommend leaving your brain and your expectations at home if you're planning on watching it.… Expand

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NikolayGJun 29, 2015

Jurassic World is not a good movie. Don't read the next sentence unless you want the most general very general, premise of the movie. I wouldn't even call it a spoiler.

This is a story about two young boys who get lost in Jurassic WorldJurassic World is not a good movie. Don't read the next sentence unless you want the most general very general, premise of the movie. I wouldn't even call it a spoiler.

This is a story about two young boys who get lost in Jurassic World while a dino is on the loose.

It is a movie quite literally for kids from about 12 to 15. The effects are great, but 22 years after Jurassic Park you would expect that. Perfect effects are a given at this point, and they did not save the ho-hum predicable plot. There was one small surprise in the story; everything else was substandard from a storytelling perspective. Jurassic Park, the original, was graced with the quirkiness of Jeff Goldblum and Laura Dern. No such quirkiness in Jurassic World. You've got a cookie cutter strong chinned ex-military guy who saves the day, and an attractive woman who of course does her share of saving him, even though it makes little sense given her profession because that is required by modern formula, and this is all formula. Neither of them have an ounce of anything that makes them stand out as individuals. They are generic. The best part of the movie is the big dino fight at the end. So wait until it's available to rent for $5 then watch it until you get bored, at which point you should fast forward to the final 20 minutes to watch the big finish dino fight. But really, these days, going to the movies, paying all that money, and taking 4 hours out of your day (which is what it requires when you consider the traveling to and from the theater and sitting through nearly a half hour of trailers), is just not worth it unless the film is amazing. And this wasn't amazing. For any film less than amazing we can just wait a few months and watch it for next to nothing on TV. This is one of those. Wait for it to be available on demand, through iTunes, or whatever. Don't waste your hard earned cash and precious free time seeing it in a theater, unless you are taking your 12 year old son to see it.… Expand

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SpangleJul 18, 2015

Jurassic World is the definition of a popcorn flick. Placed under any level of scrutiny, its quality as a film deteriorates rapidly. The plot is questionable and it does nothing not already seen in the original Jurassic Park. However, itJurassic World is the definition of a popcorn flick. Placed under any level of scrutiny, its quality as a film deteriorates rapidly. The plot is questionable and it does nothing not already seen in the original Jurassic Park. However, it really, really delivers in the entertainment category. Ultimately, film is supposed to be entertainment and this film entertains. It is a ton of fun for the whole family, provides numerous thrills and a ton of nervous excitement as the situation down in Costa Rica takes a turn for the worse due to the humans being stupid and selfish. The human drama placed into the film is idiotic and never really works on any level, but damn, there are a bunch of really cool dinosaurs that attack and eat people. The special effects are impeccable, Chris Pratt makes a case for being one of the strongest leading men right now with a decent acting performance that was best in the one category that matters, charisma. Jake Johnson was also great and a showstealer at times. The characters were pretty dumb, sure, but I don't know, I kinda dug Jurassic World. I feel dirty and hypocritical, but watching dinosaurs eat people is a ton of fun.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodJun 20, 2015

Yea it was pretty good. Although did anybody just sit there, space out, and was like HOW THE **** DO YOU SURVIVE ALL THIS **** IN HIGH HEELS. Holy **** it irritated me, and that goddamn white dress, JESUS CHRIST how did you not ****ing die.

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Gamed2longJun 14, 2015

There are moments of greatness in the new Jurassic Park film (Why its "Jurassic World" now is never explained). The problem is, they are just moments of greatness, in what is otherwise a mediocre film. Part of the film feels like a do-over ofThere are moments of greatness in the new Jurassic Park film (Why its "Jurassic World" now is never explained). The problem is, they are just moments of greatness, in what is otherwise a mediocre film. Part of the film feels like a do-over of something that has been done before. Which wouldn't be so bad if they'd committed to it. The characters are all less likable than previous installments. The dinosaurs are less scary too somehow. I know they obscured most of the gore for the rating. But its more than that. They can make a CG dinosaur more accurate and dynamic than anything 15 years ago. And then they move wrong. Too fluid, not enough like the animals they are based on or the established dinosaurs of previous films. There is this whole dinosaur behavior thing which didn't really work. They were too human in some instances, and then too "dumb animal" in other instances. They didn't show any "battle damage" either Sometimes the CG use breaks immersion too.
Considering the first film got 1 free pass (The Trex showing up quietly and saving them), this film easily needs 3 or 4.
The score of this film was off. (You don't notice when a score is "ON" but I noticed this score) And a fair number of dinosaur noises sounded two dimensional. They didn't have enough of a range really.
If I had to rank the Jurassic Park films, this one might tie with JP3. Or be a bit worse.… Expand

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gzayas91Jul 21, 2018

This was okay, better than Lost World and JP3, but that's not saying much, this just a reboot cash grab, not my favorite.

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Patrick94Jul 23, 2015

It was pretty cool, but didn't really "wow" me the way I thought it would. I'm a huge Jurassic Park fan, and honestly I was expecting a bit more. Still, definitely worth a watch. And I can not remember one single character's name from theIt was pretty cool, but didn't really "wow" me the way I thought it would. I'm a huge Jurassic Park fan, and honestly I was expecting a bit more. Still, definitely worth a watch. And I can not remember one single character's name from the movie lol. After the movie my one friend was like "Can anyone here remember any of the character's names?" And out of the 4 people that watched it with me, pretty much no one could remember any of them. The Dinosaurs on the other hand....… Expand

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FallsDownzJun 16, 2015

"Jurassic World is the ultimate Hollywood popcorn movie, it's loud it's dumb and stupid but a lot of fun."

If someone mention the name of movie they have a bond with i think one in hundred will probably say Jurassic Park and sure i mean"Jurassic World is the ultimate Hollywood popcorn movie, it's loud it's dumb and stupid but a lot of fun."

If someone mention the name of movie they have a bond with i think one in hundred will probably say Jurassic Park and sure i mean who can denied the magic that movie has , so there's go Jurassic World another sequel trying capture that elements of magic again.

The problem is it just failed pretty hard in almost every single element , one thing that they really doing fantastic is the CGI and production design it's amazing , it's stunning.

But that's it everything else of Jurassic World is just falling apart in to pieces from boring cliche and stupid character that sometimes can be annoying to really force the "Family Bond" theme in to your mouth and that screenplay oh god... i mean it's like they borrow script from movie Dinocroc or something it's just really terrible , i mean it's okay in that B grade low-production value movie BUT not in the $150 million dollars budget movie and definitely not in "Jurassic" movies.

Off course Jurassic World can be fun and for sure you will probably have a good time with it but because of it's "Monsters Fight" scene not because it's magic elements that Jurassic Park has , this is for sure a fun popcorn movie to watch but not the 'Jurassic' movie we hope it could be not even with Chris Pratt .… Expand

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GoombaJMRJul 3, 2015

Not the best acting, not the best story, and not the best scripting, but the movie still does a pretty good job with everything else. It's obviously made to be one of those action-insane movies, without much depth at all. The actors weren'tNot the best acting, not the best story, and not the best scripting, but the movie still does a pretty good job with everything else. It's obviously made to be one of those action-insane movies, without much depth at all. The actors weren't really that good (except for a few, like Pratt). I'll have to say that it was a decent watch though!… Expand

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dtlJun 17, 2015

You know what you are getting with this movie before you even go see it, for the most part. (I saw it in 3d with a significant number of other people, but not at an IMAX, or other particularly impressive screen, and the sound setup was merelyYou know what you are getting with this movie before you even go see it, for the most part. (I saw it in 3d with a significant number of other people, but not at an IMAX, or other particularly impressive screen, and the sound setup was merely decent there. ) This is the kind of movie that is all about the spectacle, and has a very mediocre script. That said, the acting is actually pretty good, especially Chris Pratt, but including the others, which makes it all the more unfortunate they didn't spend a tiny portion of their budget to make sure they could get a good script. I'm sure that for a few million they could have easily hired a few great writers to bang out a script that would have had it rise above this mediocrity. Obviously they didn't need to, seeing its success, but I think it hurts the brand long term, as people tire of pure spectacle in the same universe.

This movie was about as good as I expected it to be, but was let down strangely enough by the spectacle itself. I will say that it is a good rendition of the Jurassic Park concept, and the effects are mostly very well done, but it seemed to lack the grandeur to make it a truly spectacular experience, and thus could not make up for the 'story'. It is an enjoyable movie, but it is not particularly worthy of recommendation. If someone is going to love this movie, I'm sure they already know it, otherwise, it is a decent way to spend a couple hours, if you have some cash to burn, and nothing else to do.… Expand

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hemmo1986Jul 3, 2015

Jurassic World proves to be a stronger film than the previous two entries, however this movie being the fourth movie in the franchise is where its weakness lies. Before the movie begins any person can ensure they already know what to expect.Jurassic World proves to be a stronger film than the previous two entries, however this movie being the fourth movie in the franchise is where its weakness lies. Before the movie begins any person can ensure they already know what to expect. Dinosaurs will escape, people will get hurt and eventually it will lead to a predictable ending.

While the movie is good for nostalgia it unfortunately fails to deliver anything we haven't already seen. The original movie is still holds the crown even twenty two years later.… Expand

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FranzHcriticJun 20, 2015

A formidable action film, with a well thought out script for its respected genre. Despite some human performances and stunning visual effects, the imagination of Crichton's original novel has lost its vigor, the originality that gave theA formidable action film, with a well thought out script for its respected genre. Despite some human performances and stunning visual effects, the imagination of Crichton's original novel has lost its vigor, the originality that gave the original novel and film its drive to become an thought-provoking story on how bringing back life can create death, and whether or not bringing back life is as good as we intend it to be. I still think this was more or less an action-thriller, and in that respect, it got it right on all marks.… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJan 5, 2016

Jurassic World doesn't match up to the original but is nevertheless a hugely entertaining slice of summer blockbuster filmmaking that is bound to bring the Jurassic franchise roaring back to life. 6.5/10

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McGillotineJun 29, 2015

Lack of character arks check, family issues check, despicable child actors check but its okay we have dinosaurs. Loud more than anything, Jurassic park strikes out with the third sequel in the the Jurassic park franchise serving as more of aLack of character arks check, family issues check, despicable child actors check but its okay we have dinosaurs. Loud more than anything, Jurassic park strikes out with the third sequel in the the Jurassic park franchise serving as more of a satire of the original rather than a respectful follow up. Movie goers will suddenly find the lost world didn't seem as bad as you look in shame upon the big screen, but hey what else can you expect from a "summer blockbuster" or in my geographical location "winter blockbuster" other than load noises and expensive CGI, surely not interesting characters or a plot pulled out of someones ass, of course not. With the little things to look forward to being the occasional nod to the original film and the great performance of Chris Prat. There is no better way then to describe this film than in the words of Shakespeare as a film full of "sound and fury signifying nothing"… Expand

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tvnewsguidoJun 14, 2015

Clichés v. Dinosaurs

The first half of this movie is insulting to those viewers with even the lowest intelligence. Cliché characters - the clueless capitalist, the over-driven working gal, sinister guy from the military–industrial complexClichés v. Dinosaurs

The first half of this movie is insulting to those viewers with even the lowest intelligence. Cliché characters - the clueless capitalist, the over-driven working gal, sinister guy from the military–industrial complex and smartest guy to whom no one listens - are running an amusement park with dinosaurs.

Throw in the "working gal's" nephews (because god knows she works too hard to have her own kids) and you got the first hour of the film. These folks are such cardboard cutouts, so recognizable to general audiences, they could have skipped all the set up and just started the film an hour into the story.

The bits that come after the hour mark are fun and exactly what we all go to summer blockbusters to see. The last half of the film succeeds wildly but isn't worth the price of admission. Just wait and download it or get it on DVD.

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vikesh2206Jun 20, 2015

Despite thin characters and a familiar plot, Jurassic World delivers plenty of escapist summer blockbuster entertainment with it's dinosaur mayhem and tense action scenes.

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AxeTJun 18, 2015

The sequel that should have been the third installment is still a major retread but a much bigger and better one than that last one was. While of course the VFX are killer, so unfortunately is much of the dialogue. While some is necessary,The sequel that should have been the third installment is still a major retread but a much bigger and better one than that last one was. While of course the VFX are killer, so unfortunately is much of the dialogue. While some is necessary, too much silly expositional dialogue which all these huge Hollywood blockbusters have nowadays more than ever really detracts from any seriousness and suspension of disbelief. The basic story is sound with some interesting implications in an over-arching subplot which foreshadows future directions for the franchise. The main problem is the execution while certainly proficient technically, it's ultimately lacking in boldness and real creativity.
Yet again the 3D is lame and doesn't nearly deliver what it could have thanks to the 3D aspect's timid direction and studio oversight, and of all things Spielberg's hesitation to push boundaries these days. The whole industry has the wrong idea about the use of 3D, taking the stance that subtle immersion is the way to go. No dummies, that's called 2D! If we're going to pay a 30% up charge and have to wear the stupid glasses then DELIVER THE FREAKING GOODS!… Expand

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Costs1129Jul 10, 2015

It took me a while to finally sum up my feelings about Jurassic World: SILLY.

On almost a dozen instances I found myself in the theater with hands out and palms up in confusion, wondering: why is this in here? The movie has so many oldIt took me a while to finally sum up my feelings about Jurassic World: SILLY.

On almost a dozen instances I found myself in the theater with hands out and palms up in confusion, wondering: why is this in here? The movie has so many old tropes. You will find yourself rolling your eyes, or shifting in discomfort over the dialogue.

All and all, 2/10 for horrible scripting/plot. 8/10 for plenty of CGI action.… Expand

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acaiberryNov 8, 2015

I'll be honest, Im a big Chris Pratt fan and although this movie put him more and more in the spotlight, the movie itself did not stand out.

Plot was solid. not going to argue it , a little predictable but what else can you do in a movieI'll be honest, Im a big Chris Pratt fan and although this movie put him more and more in the spotlight, the movie itself did not stand out.

Plot was solid. not going to argue it , a little predictable but what else can you do in a movie like this.
Acting was okay, the lead actress pissed me off a little and all the assumedly jokes of the movie didn't really was mediocre at best.
It gets a 6 though because it was worth watching the first time but Id never watch it again if I had the choice (unfortunately I did).

Movies have come a long way and it does its fair share of good action and use of CGI and other high tech media effects.… Expand

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damien_k98Feb 5, 2016

Nothing new here, the CGI looked like garbage, the characters are super cliched, the plot lacks any depth, too many unnecessary subplots, and tries to be something bigger than it needs to be. While I do give the film a 6/10 due to the epicNothing new here, the CGI looked like garbage, the characters are super cliched, the plot lacks any depth, too many unnecessary subplots, and tries to be something bigger than it needs to be. While I do give the film a 6/10 due to the epic action scenes, nostalgic moments, and that it is still better than the godawful Lost World and Jurassic Park 3.… Expand

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FilmPhonicJun 13, 2015

When we first saw the trailer for ‘Jurassic World’ our expectations dipped below their already low level after this film was originally announced, no “Jurassic” sequel will ever live up to the original given the inherent lack of discovery andWhen we first saw the trailer for ‘Jurassic World’ our expectations dipped below their already low level after this film was originally announced, no “Jurassic” sequel will ever live up to the original given the inherent lack of discovery and wonderment and considering the cynical nature of modern audiences, despite all this we have to say that for what it is ‘Jurassic World’ proved to be surprisingly entertaining.

Yes the storyline is repetitive & predictable and the secondary thread with the Velociraptors just plain silly, plus considering the 22 years of technological advancement since ‘Jurassic Park’ the CGI effects here are not that impressive, but with an infusion of comedy and the irresistible charms of Chris Pratt added to the huge action set-pieces and the majesty of the park itself, ‘Jurassic World’ has captured just enough of the original’s elements to make it a thoroughly entertaining thrill-ride.

Story-wise the film continues the theme or warning against the manipulation of nature for corporate gain, rather ironic considering the distinct corporate nature of the movie, there’s also a clear reverence for the original with constant references to characters and events and the use of core elements from the iconic John Williams score.

The Bottom Line…
While it doesn’t hold a candle to the Spielberg original, ‘Jurassic World’ is by far the best of the “Jurassic” sequels and has just about enough to make it a fun thrill ride and a worthy summer “popcorn” blockbuster.… Expand

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FilmGobJun 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Twenty-two years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, Jurassic World. After 10 years of operation, a new hybrid is created to re-spark visitors' interest, which backfires horribly.

The film's set up is different to the previous sequels that saw our heroes thrown into danger on Site B, the deserted island where dinosaurs roamed freely. Now on Isla Nublar, we see the billionaire John Hammond's vision realised of a safari park families can visit just like Sea World. All is well at first but park director Bryce Dallas Howard and CEO Irfan Khan's misplaced ambitions backfire as their lab designed hybrid, Indominus Rex, escapes. It's then up to Chris Pratt's ex Navy SEAL and his trained velociraptors to bring down the savage beast. Pratt's colleague Vincent D'Onofrio sees the potential in weaponised raptors for military needs. Meanwhile, Howard's two nephews need to survive and make their way back to safety.

The film treats us, the audience, the same way it portrays the on screen visitors of Jurassic World. It knows nothing can re-create that awe inspiring feeling, seeing herds of dinosaurs for the first time, we've seen it all before. We live in a different world from the 1990s. So it's attempt to one up the original park is a disaster and that's the fun part. There are several nods to the original like the safari jeeps and rearview mirror shot, but not once did i feel it was wink wink pandering. The part horror tone and tongue in cheek humour of the previous films are all intact. The effects heavy action sequences were brilliantly shot. Most of the action is centred around the new creature, but there's plenty of fresh ideas left in the tank. The pterodactyls attack was impressive and frightening. The final battle involving the Indominus Rex, a T-Rex, a raptor and a Mosasaurus is worth the price of admission.

There are a few things that bring down my enjoyment of this film. The forced romance between Pratt and Howard doesn't help, neither does the cliche back story of divorcing parents for the two kid characters. Knowing the events that took place over 20 years ago, you would think the park would have more intelligent staff and better weapons for an 'asset out of containment' scenario. At times it's as if training raptors was the only new thing they learned all this time.

Despite those negatives, i had a good time. Going in with low expectations, i was pleasantly surprised and entertained by this latest instalment of the Jurassic Park franchise. Instead of trying to imitate the magic of the first, director Colin Trevorrow and his writing team have delivered a decent sequel that's fun, gripping and well executed.… Expand

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Dat_One_CriticJun 27, 2015

Not as i had expected. Acting is well done and funny at moments. The visuals and CGI is well done. But the story concluded made me feel like it was Godzilla 2014. The first Jurassic park is no doubt the best and the two others were bad. ThisNot as i had expected. Acting is well done and funny at moments. The visuals and CGI is well done. But the story concluded made me feel like it was Godzilla 2014. The first Jurassic park is no doubt the best and the two others were bad. This one finds itself in the middle. If you were a fan on the original you will be pleased and if you were not a fan then might not like it. References are the best especially if they are not canon. Bringing back things no matter how small make you look back on your childhood after watching this. But in every now and then action movie there has to be a child actor for the kids. But for once make a movie without kids and just make the badassery with Chris Pratt and stop luring away from the action to something we don't care about. What we want in a dinosaur movie is dinosaurs.… Expand

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ZawMineJun 15, 2015

Jurassic World might not be as good as the Jurassic Park but it still deliver fun and entertainment. I gotta say this man. The first half of the movie is a complete **** Yes I am harshly saying this. **** Second half of the movie is awesome.Jurassic World might not be as good as the Jurassic Park but it still deliver fun and entertainment. I gotta say this man. The first half of the movie is a complete **** Yes I am harshly saying this. **** Second half of the movie is awesome. Awesome! So in the end, I will say Jurassic World is fun pop-corn movie. I had so much fun in the second half of the movie.… Expand

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MrTibsterJun 16, 2015

A film that is not bad but not great either. Characters are fun but not relatable, you never feel emotion towards them, they just seem to be catalysts that keep the story moving forward, the acting was good but the writing let them down. CGIA film that is not bad but not great either. Characters are fun but not relatable, you never feel emotion towards them, they just seem to be catalysts that keep the story moving forward, the acting was good but the writing let them down. CGI was a mixed bag, sometimes spectacular but sometimes clearly computer generated. The action is great and hardly ever stops, but due to the lack of character development and predictable moments you never truly feel fear. Dinosaurs in this film also seem more like monsters, unlike the first film where they are treated like 'wild animals'. Overall its okay, not the fantastic blockbuster we expected but still worth a watch, just don't expect it to be the prime film of the series.… Expand

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jehuty105Jun 14, 2015

This movie is a retelling of the original with some other concepts thrown in. Overall it didn't live up to the original and relied on using the originals plot without innovating new ideas while relying on the 2 child actors to make up forThis movie is a retelling of the original with some other concepts thrown in. Overall it didn't live up to the original and relied on using the originals plot without innovating new ideas while relying on the 2 child actors to make up for this fact. Take out Grant and Malcolm and replace with 1 somewhat funny ex-marine while giving the 2 kids twice the screen time and you have Jurassic World.… Expand

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ashton1243Jun 19, 2015

The introduction to this blockbuster was not what I expected. The first act of the film is kinda boring. I know when the movie start, there should be some introduction, some talking to introduce the characters and the park, but all thoseThe introduction to this blockbuster was not what I expected. The first act of the film is kinda boring. I know when the movie start, there should be some introduction, some talking to introduce the characters and the park, but all those talking are unnecessary. It's like listening to scientist teaching us biology kind of boring. Lots of uninteresting talk especially about 'in-gen'. To be honest, it's kinda boring. The characters are undeveloped.
Normally, when a supporting cast died or killed in a movie, I would feel either relieve or disappointed. However, the characters in this movie are not appealing.
On the other side, the action scenes are fine. Some scenes are really funny. The park looks beautiful and well crafted.
Overall, if you like action and dinosaurs and some comedy... this is the movie for you, but don't expect it to be the best Jurassic park you have ever seen.… Expand

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AaronDWassermanJun 26, 2015

To be fair, this movie exceeded my expectations. I was expecting a bad movie. Was it bad? no. was it good? no. I'd say it was Okay. Chris Pratt and Ty Simpkins carries this movie. Those two are fantastic and are the spotlight of this film.

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sicranoApr 8, 2016

...................................................................................................................................................vERY WEAK........ Blockbuster

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LEFTMAN67Feb 3, 2016

Jurassic World is a monster! it has a overall theme of "let's remember the old movies". Yes it does that, but also creates new moments only this series can give you with dinosaurs. The wow factor stays the same and Chris Pratt maybe a littleJurassic World is a monster! it has a overall theme of "let's remember the old movies". Yes it does that, but also creates new moments only this series can give you with dinosaurs. The wow factor stays the same and Chris Pratt maybe a little more serious than i wanted him to be at times ,but the story had him everywhere like he's some superhero. overall it had me sitting in my seat and wanting me not to leave it until the credits roll.… Expand

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mazewaxieOct 29, 2015

Jurassic World is a good movie. It has got a good cast, good CGI, the story isn't bad at all, but it can't equal the magic of the first Jurassic Park.

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AlmostearlyNov 19, 2015

As a fan of the first one and only the first one, I see this movie as an "let's just move on" type. The characters in 'Jurassic World' aren't anything new and I'm talking about the kids in particular. I found these two mysterious kids as aAs a fan of the first one and only the first one, I see this movie as an "let's just move on" type. The characters in 'Jurassic World' aren't anything new and I'm talking about the kids in particular. I found these two mysterious kids as a left over that I don't even think I'll remember them, although it's confirmed that there will be another one. Chris Pratt felt kinda flat and to me he was really boring character, which I don't consider him a badass in my awesome mind. And Bryce Dallas Howard gives nothing special throughout the whole film. Now let's just move on to the action sequences. It gives it all, and it's more violent than the last three films which it did a great job in that. And the last fight, it felt real and gives you the suspense face. I'm just going to leave this review here and hopefully it doesn't cause hate.… Expand

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RatedRexJan 7, 2016

Entertaining popcorn escapism, That's what "Jurassic World" is. Nothing more, nothing less. If you expect to be blown away like you were when you first saw "Jurassic Park", forget it. This movie was made to take us away from the real worldEntertaining popcorn escapism, That's what "Jurassic World" is. Nothing more, nothing less. If you expect to be blown away like you were when you first saw "Jurassic Park", forget it. This movie was made to take us away from the real world for a couple of hours, and to enhance the pocketbooks of all the folks who were involved in its making. So check your brain at the door and enjoy.… Expand

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FilmMasterEdJan 7, 2016

It has been 22 years since Jurassic Park ushered in the modern age of computer generated imagery, becoming the first motion picture to use the then-cutting edge special effects technology to astound and amaze us. Director Steven SpielbergIt has been 22 years since Jurassic Park ushered in the modern age of computer generated imagery, becoming the first motion picture to use the then-cutting edge special effects technology to astound and amaze us. Director Steven Spielberg allowed us to believe that dinosaurs were real. Repetition made the second Jurassic Park installment, 1997's The Lost World, a step down and Universal's decision to cut the budget for the third movie, 2001's Jurassic Park III, seemingly put an end to the saga. However, after a 14-year gap, the T-Rexes, velociraptors, and their ilk are back. With Spielberg executive producing and Colin Trevorrow behind the lens, it's time to again return to a universe where amber-encased prehistoric mosquitoes have made it possible for extinct creatures to roam.

Jurassic World features only one returning character from the original trilogy - BD Wong as Dr. Henry Wu - but that's not a drawback. All the necessary types are in place: Chris Pratt's Owen and Bryce Dallas Howard's Claire fill the heroic roles, Ty Simpkins' Gray and Nick Robinson's Zach are the annoying kids, Irrfan Khan is John Hammond's successor, and Vincent D'Onofrio is the unappealing military-type with his own agenda. Really, though, the Jurassic Park movies have never been about the human beings, be they Sam Neill's Alan Grant or Jeff Goldblum's Ian Malcom. They have been about the dinosaurs. Jurassic World features plenty of call-backs to Jurassic Park (including, I assume, the same T-Rex) but there are no cameos for Neill or Goldblum.

Despite having a slim resume (the quirky indie Safety Not Guaranteed), Trevorrow handles Jurassic World like a pro. He hits all the right notes, giving the two-dimensional characters as much heft as they deserve (which isn't much) and handling the action sequences like a seasoned veteran of Hollywood tent pole features. He references countless other monster movies, including obvious ones like King Kong and Godzilla and less evident choices like The Birds and (especially) Aliens. His style is part Spielberg/part Cameron.

Although this is essentially a big budget monster movie, the filmmakers aren't above a little social commentary/satire. They identify a vexing challenge faced by amusement parks: always having to amp up the thrill level of the attractions to lure back easily bored customers. This could also be seen as an observation about sequels in general and the Jurassic Park films in particular. One T-Rex was enough for the first film. Now, three movies later, we need the bigger, badder I-Rex. Jurassic World also takes some none-too-subtle jabs at corporate sponsorship and borrows from Aliens when reflecting on the military-industrial complex and how the soldier's mindset considers weaponizing dinosaurs.

Composer Michael Giacchino recognizes the importance of embracing John Williams' iconic themes rather than jettisoning them (as was done in Man of Steel). Guacchino gives us not only full orchestral renditions of the most noteworthy music but more subdued interpretations when those are appropriate. The dino-effects, both CGI and animatronic, are superior to those in the earlier Jurassic Park movies but that's not surprising considering how much things have advanced over the years. The 3-D is an utter and complete waste and is best avoided. It exists only because of the Hollywood mindset that all summer blockbusters must be released in 3-D to be considered legitimate.

Jurassic World leaves open the door for future installments but, while this is an enjoyable popcorn experience, it works best as a stand-alone follow-up. Trevorrow and his co-screenwriters deserve credit for milking two more worthwhile hours out of the Jurassic Park idea but there's nowhere else for the concept to go. It's played out. Another sequel would be folly. That's a future consideration, however (likely to be determined exclusively by $$). For now, there's only Jurassic World, which has taken the fossilized remains of a beloved franchise and given it a new life than many doubtlessly thought impossible.… Expand

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FilmClubMar 27, 2016

Chris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the franchise's first installment in 14 years.

Intensely self-conscious of its status as a cultural commodity even as it devotedly follows the requisite playbook forChris Pratt, Bryce Dallas Howard and Vincent D'Onofrio star in the franchise's first installment in 14 years.

Intensely self-conscious of its status as a cultural commodity even as it devotedly follows the requisite playbook for mass-audience blockbuster fare, Jurassic World can reasonably lay claim to the No. 2 position among the four series entries, as it goes down quite a bit easier than the previous two sequels. The 14-year layoff since the last one may well have helped, in that the new film's perspective on antiseptic, theme park-style tourism and relentless commercialization, while hardly radical, plainly announces its makers' sense of humor about their own project's multifaceted mercantile motives. Although not terribly scary, and closer to PG than R in its frights and gore, Universal's big summer action release is sufficiently toothsome to make audiences everywhere happy for a return visit to a once-wild world that superficially looks as safe and domesticated as a Universal Studios tour.

The latest unlikely suspects to make the jump from quirky niche low-budget fare to big studio extravaganza filmmaking, director Colin Trevorrow and his screenwriting partner Derek Connolly in 2012 made the disarmingly offbeat and fringe-dwelling Safety Not Guaranteed, which scarcely looked like the kind of thing that would punch anyone's ticket for the cinematic planet occupied and significantly owned by Steven Spielberg. For this outing, at least, Trevorrow has sidelined slow-burn drollery in favor of the requisite five-speed transmission and booming speaker system. But while the scale and generic nature of this sort of franchise endeavor almost inevitably homogenizes a variable amount of a personal filmmaker's imprint, Trevorrow would seem to suggest that he has not irrevocably gone over to the other side but, rather, is testing some different waters for fun and profit.

It can also have only helped that the other screenwriters, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, had so smartly navigated a new approach to another recent sci-fi franchise about allegedly docile beasts gone wild with the new Planet of the Apes series. The first wise move was pretending that The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997) and Jurassic Park III (2001) never existed and that the world depicted here descends directly from Spielberg's 1993 adaptation of Michael Crichton's novel.

Despite the story's formulaic structure and the predictable nature of its cautionary stance on playing God, the old-fashioned Saturday matinee-like pleasures stemming from resourceful derring-do in the face of mighty odds retain an appeal — if done reasonably well — which is the case here. The action only occasionally rises to rousing, and the romance, such as it is, between the watered-down Indiana Jones type appealingly played by Pratt and the corporate mouthpiece less engagingly embodied by Howard, never gets off the ground. What's more, the two brothers are thinly drawn, with the older one in particular remaining off-putting for far too long behind his ever-present earphones.

Still, there's a certain low-key affability about Trevorrow's approach that marks him a likeable humanist rather than a director determined to hammer the viewer into submission, which unfortunately is what you feel with too many giant franchise projects such as this. This is, after all, a story about humankind's fallibility, hubris and inclination to bring destruction upon itself, and one at least feels little tremors of this awareness leaking out between the creatures' deafening stomps and roars.

On the whole, the film successfully steers clear of a significant CGI look and Michael Giacchino's score skillfully takes certain cues from John Williams' prior series work but develops a pronounced character of its own.

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WhiskeyStoriesSep 20, 2018

This film grew on me a lot. At first I kinda hated it and felt like it was a dumb cash-grab, but after rewatching it I appreciated it a lot more. It's a much more self-aware and cynical sequel than I originally gave it credit for. I honestlyThis film grew on me a lot. At first I kinda hated it and felt like it was a dumb cash-grab, but after rewatching it I appreciated it a lot more. It's a much more self-aware and cynical sequel than I originally gave it credit for. I honestly think the first 20 minutes are great and the last 20 minutes are just pure dumb fun. Overall it's a very well made monster movie, with a dumb but enjoyable plot and kinda hollow, but fun characters. The main kid actor was kinda bad though.… Expand

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JP32Jun 17, 2017

There are more than a few nice moments where you get to enjoy the park as it was "intended". It's a shame then that by the end of the film, any fleeting sense of wonder that you might have felt is replaced with Call of Duty-esque sensory bombardment.

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Hurricane16Feb 4, 2018

Predictable, but if you turn off your brain and ignore all the product placement, it can actually be really fun

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Miles_SDec 15, 2017

World can provide some cheap thrills and is generally well made, but Howard gives a weak performance with Pratt also being wasted. That said, they look like their doing way better work in the sequel, but don't watch this movie for the characters.

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Jaredc324May 15, 2019

It's cheesy, it's pointless and it's probably aiming at the wrong story points, but Jurassic World is a summer epic blockbuster that's simply embracing it's true colours of being just that, and savours in us re-engaged into the word ofIt's cheesy, it's pointless and it's probably aiming at the wrong story points, but Jurassic World is a summer epic blockbuster that's simply embracing it's true colours of being just that, and savours in us re-engaged into the word of dinosaurs once again.… Expand

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CTHReviewsJul 14, 2018

This is a decent science fiction flick, but its biggest problem (along with stupid plot devices like weaponizing raptors for the military) is that it doesn't feel like Jurassic Park. Everything from the holograms, to the gyrospheres, to theThis is a decent science fiction flick, but its biggest problem (along with stupid plot devices like weaponizing raptors for the military) is that it doesn't feel like Jurassic Park. Everything from the holograms, to the gyrospheres, to the very bright colors in this film make it feel more like a reboot of the franchise. And if you wanted to do a reboot, fine, but calling this a sequel to the original 1993 film is a bit hard for me to imagine.

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Highlander372Jul 11, 2018

I wasn’t a huge fan of this movie but it was definitely better than JP3. Jurassic World is a good and fun reboot to the franchise with likable characters, a decent plot, and a lot of entertaining dinosaur scenes.

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NoahboyJul 13, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A mediocre movie that has terrible lighting and formulaic characters also has good performances, CGI, and action sequences.… Expand

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Sosmooth1982Dec 31, 2022

They rebuild the theme park and claim its safe. You can't keep a bunch of Godzilla like dinosaurs contained.

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geewahJul 22, 2022

A rather dull and cliche riddled popcorn blockbuster that is driven by it's CGI and very little else. Just a re-hash of the Jurassic Park movies in a new package.

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TropicalNayrMar 31, 2021

I would give this a 64%
The thing about this is they made the charters completely stupid at one part and then they made them the smartest person in the world it is not very realistic but it is thrilling and the acting is good.

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HabibiehakimMar 10, 2022

Jurassic World is a real amusement park now, it looks great, it looks fun, but somehow someway it less exciting, why it less exciting? because Jurassic World fills with full of a boring people, boring story, sometimes cheesy dialogue, theJurassic World is a real amusement park now, it looks great, it looks fun, but somehow someway it less exciting, why it less exciting? because Jurassic World fills with full of a boring people, boring story, sometimes cheesy dialogue, the Dinosaur is mostly just too CGI for me, and of course nowadays film everything there have to be a romance, let's compare Jurassic World to the first Jurassic Park, in Jurassic Park we got Alan Grant and Ellie who is already a lovely couple yet they both adventurous and it works perfectly, in Jurassic World we got Owen and Claire still try to get their relationship and it just didn't work for me at all, also we got Ian in Jurassic Park which just the best, they don't have him or at least a character like him, the kids are both just boring, compare to the kids in Jurassic Park they are somehow someway fun and as exciting and as good as the other, the CGI in Jurassic Park feel more real than Jurassic World because at the time CGI are not look too animated so it still feel real, now? well you can see it from the movie and compare it to Jurassic Park, in the more positive way even though i'm not a big fan of all the character but i think they performance was not awful, not great too but they're all ok, the look of Jurassic World was great, the score was amazing, and the last battle scene was pretty darn cool, but still overall product i was unfortunately still have to say that for me Jurassic World is a dissapointing film.… Expand

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DarkwingSchmuckJul 27, 2023

A dumb as bricks blockbuster that seems to embrace its dumbness. While not exactly the most groundbreaking work of cinema, Jurassic World does allow itself to have some fun with its concept. Add in some self-referential commentary on itselfA dumb as bricks blockbuster that seems to embrace its dumbness. While not exactly the most groundbreaking work of cinema, Jurassic World does allow itself to have some fun with its concept. Add in some self-referential commentary on itself and the nature of corporate mandated sequels, and what you have here is an admirable -- if not entirely successful -- piece of pop entertainment.… Expand

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PseudocriticDec 5, 2022

Jurassic World es un pseudo-remake de Jurassic Park, pero que carece de la esencia de la película original, se nos introduce un nuevo concepto a la saga, al menos en las películas, que es los híbridos, el Indominus Rex cumple con su rol deJurassic World es un pseudo-remake de Jurassic Park, pero que carece de la esencia de la película original, se nos introduce un nuevo concepto a la saga, al menos en las películas, que es los híbridos, el Indominus Rex cumple con su rol de antagonista principal de manera eficiente, pero sin estar a la altura del T-Rex o el Spinosaurus… Expand

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alerikandersonApr 24, 2023

For me it's a bit overrated, but overall, it's dumb, entertaining, harmless fun to be had for a dinosaur movie.

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DalekJun 13, 2015

I'll try and keep this as short as I can. Jurassic World is a fantastic film, but you should go in with arms wide open, and try not to think too much of it's previous films. It's as simple as that.

Jurassic World suffers a few clichés and aI'll try and keep this as short as I can. Jurassic World is a fantastic film, but you should go in with arms wide open, and try not to think too much of it's previous films. It's as simple as that.

Jurassic World suffers a few clichés and a couple of moments that you'll expect. But Jurassic World was still a great film despite those flaws. I would have rated this film an 8, but because of the fantastic soundtrack I've given this a sold 9.

If you're of course going in to see explosions, guns, people being eaten, ripped to shreds, that's what you're going to see. But if you're going into the cinema expecting a complex storyline and well developed characters. Then maybe you shouldn't go and watch it.

Anyway, I personally thought that Jurassic World was a fantastic film, Chris Pratt did a great job on his role, and so did Bryce Howard. Ty Simpkins and Nick Robinson, eh... Well, they did ok for the most part.

The overall film was very detailed and immersive, which is another thing that I liked a lot about the film as well. The storyline again, not really complex, you kind of know what's going to happen.

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JacobJun 19, 2015

Jurassic World’s biggest problem is its lack of innovation. The film works as a dumb dinosaur action movie with story and characters functioning in a way that the previous sequels didn’t. Unfortunately, the film cannot escape feelings ofJurassic World’s biggest problem is its lack of innovation. The film works as a dumb dinosaur action movie with story and characters functioning in a way that the previous sequels didn’t. Unfortunately, the film cannot escape feelings of laziness/sameness. The film lacked any real effort as the filmmakers recycled plot points, clichés, and character types from the first film. It was hard to enjoy the film when it was just a lazy rehash lacking the heart of soul of the first one. Why sit through a retread when you can watch this same story with superior characters, story, effects and action. Jurassic World isn’t terrible it just doesn’t become anything more than brilliant. Its better than the sequels but it isn’t saying much. Enjoyment of this film requires turning off your brain, which is mostly possible, and forgetting the first film and its similarities, which is impossible. If you can do both you can enjoy this film, which as is the tradition contains meaningless 3D. If you’ve seen Jurassic Park you’ve seen this movie done better. If you are ok with more of the same you’ll have fun with it but if you want something no and creative this film won’t do anything for you.… Expand

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StevieGJDJun 14, 2015

There is a difference between a good looking movie and a good movie. The original Jurassic Park changed the way movie were made, technologically speaking. Some would say that change was for the worse. I am actually a big fan ofThere is a difference between a good looking movie and a good movie. The original Jurassic Park changed the way movie were made, technologically speaking. Some would say that change was for the worse. I am actually a big fan of action/sci-fi films so I appreciate the original film's marriage of live action and cgi. I was hoping for this new movie to be great. It just is not that good. The dinosaurs look great and their integration with the actors and their surroundings is impressive. What lets this movie down is the story and the characters. The story is ludicrous, not that getting live dinosaurs out of fossils is believable. But the notion that these people never learn just keeps coming up. With all the amazing technology that exists in this movie world, the stupid mistakes and misjudgments that the decision makers in the story continually make are just mind numbing. It's actually pretty insulting. The writing is so bad that I couldn't help but inappropriately laugh a number of times. It is pretty clear this is an attempt at rebooting this franchise, which I'm sure will work, as people are just not that discriminating. But it is a shame that this script could not have been better.… Expand

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MetalsandJul 1, 2015

Awesome visuals, but honestly that's one of the only good points about the movie. I'll list spoilers separate from the rest of this review at the bottom, clearly marked. The effects are beautiful, but the plot devices are some of the mostAwesome visuals, but honestly that's one of the only good points about the movie. I'll list spoilers separate from the rest of this review at the bottom, clearly marked. The effects are beautiful, but the plot devices are some of the most atrocious I've ever seen. It feels like they spent 5 minutes brainstorming ideas and 50 days working on effects work. Jurassic Park 2 and 3 may have also had similarly bad plot premises, but nowhere near as bad as this one.

Then there's the acting. Chris Pratt is one of my favorite actors, I loved him in Guardians of the Galaxy and Parks&Rec. He's good at what he does best: humor and comedy with a hint of serious. Jurassic Park is...not a comedy, and while he's an excellent actor and overall person, he does NOT do 100% serious well. A lot of the dialogue seems corny at best, which further underscores the production as a whole. I'll briefly go into the most atrocious movie sins in the spoilers.

**SPOILERS**
**YOU'VE BEEN WARNED**

So, there were numerous plot devices that were absolutely horrible. This isn't nit-picking, but rather a statement of fact, given that the connections were not hard to make. For one, the entire premise of the movie is built around a Jurassic park. Cool, cool...but then, there are a NUMBER of horrible decisions and illogical conclusions made. So, the "military industrial complex" has a weapons contractor who is fascinated with raptors, and for some odd reason believes that animals = better machines...except for the fact that even without combat robots no one uses trained animals for combat anymore and NEVER used exotic animals such as tigers or lions...and especially NOT NOT NOT smart trained animals like Raptors. Even if you could theoretically get a Raptor to listen to your commands, and remove the barrier between handling, the costs would be exponentially higher especially given that Dinosaurs were brought back from EXTINCTION. There aren't even nearly enough to breed in a significant quantity even when you ignore the fact that maintenance and initial cost of animals is exponentially higher than machines in the first place.

Then you've got Jurassic World, which DESPITE knowing that Jurassic Park 1 failed because of an implanted frog gene allowing dinosaurs to change gender to breed, somehow decides "oh yeah sure, not knowing about the genes despite barely understanding how they work in the first place? No, that will be fine, just make us an entirely new dinosaur so we can create a pen for it with absolutely no way to know if it will be contained". And apparently, the "INDUSTRIAL MILITARY COMPLEX" that movies like to blame in the form of a weapons contractor has ZERO military oversight given that he was able to do all of this without a single questioning from the actual military...yeah no. In the real world, contractors might be able to get away with exponentially rising costs but no way in hell could one fund such a massive project without letting others know details. Government might hand out money, but they don't do so without knowing the details.

Then you've got laughable moments like when Chris Pratt apparently "mind controls" raptors...with food? And then apparently imprinting on him is enough to get them to attack their own kind to save Chris?

Honestly, the lack of any dialogue or character design, and the hundreds of plot holes are just atrocious. I could go on and on, going far past the metacritic 5000 character limit, but I won't. Jurassic World is somewhat entertaining, sure, but it's nothing worth the price of a movie ticket. While it's not a movie that you expect a wonderful plot out of....you have to draw a line somewhere.… Expand

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RtheomJun 12, 2015

If you go into this expecting a parody of the Jurassic Park movies, you'll probably do okay. I would say its better than Jurassic Park 3, but I don't think it actually belongs in the same category. This is more along the lines of what SpaceIf you go into this expecting a parody of the Jurassic Park movies, you'll probably do okay. I would say its better than Jurassic Park 3, but I don't think it actually belongs in the same category. This is more along the lines of what Space Balls is to Star Wars. It nitpicks at all the fiddly bits, exaggerates the tropes, and goes for the ridiculous. It's like someone played one of the Jurassic Park arcade shooter games and then wrote a fan-fic off of that.

It was enjoyable, but it wasn't a Jurassic Park film.… Expand

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TyranianApr 11, 2019

Jurassic World is mostly a rehash of previous films in the series but done worse and is poorly written. Has some okay bits.

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theofficeJun 13, 2015

I will let you know that the movie is in no way, shape, or form anywhere near as good as the first one in 1993. That is not because it was "new" back then. It just was simply a much better and more well put together film that still holds upI will let you know that the movie is in no way, shape, or form anywhere near as good as the first one in 1993. That is not because it was "new" back then. It just was simply a much better and more well put together film that still holds up today better than this one. I think my main issue centers on the fact that the movie just tries too hard to appeal to a super wide, mass audience with dumb cliche gimmicks (kiss scenes, feel good family scenes, out of place comedy lines, blatant rip offs of prior movies' scenes, etc etc). I can accept the raptors taking orders from Pratt (yeah it is super dumb, I agree, but whatever) but I simply cannot take the main girl wearing heels the entire movie because even in the context of the movie that is impossible -- she should sink in the mud at minimum --- they don't even have to show her change them, just change out of them, makes no sense. Honestly there really is too much else to complain about so I will leave it there.

So why a 5? It's not a "bad" movie per se. The movie was a fun ride if you have the typical American movie goer's brain, but I just wish it was more like the first and actually cared more about the story and character development with good acting rather than computer effects and cheesy scenes which are too many to count here. So what you get is just another generic movie no different than marvel super hero movies meant solely to draw huge crowds based on the "Jurassic" legacy with the addition of Starlord (Pratt).… Expand

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foxgroveJun 14, 2015

After not enjoying the first 2 instalments of this franchise and then having deliberately skipped Jurassic Park 3, I returned to this juggernaut of a series against my instinctive better judgement only to conclude that you should always trustAfter not enjoying the first 2 instalments of this franchise and then having deliberately skipped Jurassic Park 3, I returned to this juggernaut of a series against my instinctive better judgement only to conclude that you should always trust your instincts. Predictably this is more of the same. A barely serviceable screenplay merely there in order to deliver outstanding visual effects. One tends to forgive a lot of the risible dialogue spouting from the mouth of a one dimensional Bryce Dallas Howard as soon as the exciting encounters with the hybrid Indominus Rex gets underway. In fact despite everything else that is wrong with this film there can be no question that the scenes involving the dinosaurs are on the money and trump anything the previous films achieved.
Chris Pratt, a good looking and charismatic lead, is not being used to best advantage in movies at the moment what with this and the abysmally over rated ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’. An unrecognizable Vincent D’Onofrio, carrying a few extra pounds, plays the obligatory bad guy without generating any spark of interest and Bryce Dallas Howard is just impossible. Her character is broadly played as if stupidity were an art form. She sets women’s roles back years, maybe even to the age of the dinosaur. It’s also amusing to ponder the continuity problems involving her shoes. High heels one moment. Flats the next!
Production values are impressive, especially the cinematography in the climatic night time scenes, and the sound is always effective in these loud big budget productions. The music is a bit derivative of other movies. The quieter scenes are reminiscent of John Williams work for ‘The Towering Inferno’ and at its noisiest the score is just that, a lot of bombastic noise. At 124 minutes the film more than outstays its welcome, but not before tantalising us with the promise of another, yes another, sequel. Unlike the dinosaurs, though, I really do relish the prospect of this franchise becoming extinct.… Expand

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BradySmithJul 1, 2015

Functional as light entertainment, with some scary scenes and a few interesting new twists, but not anywhere near as exhilarating or intelligently put together as the original Jurassic Park, this has to be seen as a disappointment. TheFunctional as light entertainment, with some scary scenes and a few interesting new twists, but not anywhere near as exhilarating or intelligently put together as the original Jurassic Park, this has to be seen as a disappointment. The indominus rex is probably the best thing about this movie and is the cause of almost all the scenes that work. So much of the script however feels like it was written by ten year olds that you're consistently taken out of the experience. (The raptors for the military sub-plot is absolutely ridiculous.) There's no sort of dramatic depth to be found anywhere and the actors are all playing pretty flat characters. This movie has the assembly line produced feel to its core. The original Jurassic Park felt like something that craft went into, a movie designed to leave an impression. It also seemed to take place in a more realistic, less goofy cinematic universe. Here you're kept entertained enough but you never really get the sense that there's any more reason to this movie than to grab people's cash. And half of the special effects aren't even very impressive. It's an average, generic blockbuster through and through.… Expand

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BrutalBran95Jun 16, 2015

kept me entertained it certianly should be a 15 or above i wouldnt think this is suitable for people aged 12 OR UNDER if with an adult it was good but not fantasic its one of them films you will buy for 1 quid of a carboot nothing more to me

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oDjentoJul 3, 2015

Jurassic World is not a failure, but it is an overall disappointment. The films writing is pretty poor with it trying to create interesting characters but failing on the majority of them making them unlikable and one dimensional. Praise forJurassic World is not a failure, but it is an overall disappointment. The films writing is pretty poor with it trying to create interesting characters but failing on the majority of them making them unlikable and one dimensional. Praise for Chris Pratt’s character though, he’s a lot of fun. The main (unlikable) characters come forth like this; Gray being the annoying kid that is constantly running around spouting out his dinosaur facts, Zach being simply a bit of a dick of a character where we find out at the start he has a girlfriend but preys on every other girl he sees while also having his little brother to make him admirable even though there seems like a serious lack of chemistry between them, Claire being played rather well at times by Bryce Dallas Howard but coming across as an idiotic, emotionless person who just seems rather clueless and makes decisions that shouldn’t be redeemed by saving her nephews and kissing Pratt, and then finally there is Hoskins. Hoskins is the one dimensional villain of (you guessed it) ingen that is constantly showing why he is a bad person. Plain plain plain.
Now however to the film. The film has its moments of interesting action sequences and dialogue (one instance talking about the psychology of deprivation) but they do not amount to even probably about half the running time. Pratt’s character Owen Grady does have the best parts and he plays his character well in the scenes he’s in making the film enjoyable for just his screen time. However, the film never fully builds up appropriately, rushing straight into Jurassic World and then delivering the news of the genetically modified hybrid. The idea for why they were doing it was interesting but the choices of what they made it of just seems idiotic.
The film later slides down into a bundle of events that the Indominus Rex causes without really making the most of what the scenes could be, and then the film takes an odd change it direction for the end by changing the ending of the film into a monster brawl flick, like a Godzilla movie. It seemed like a pretty ridiculous ending.
Then, with not only the writing of some dialogue but the direction and acting of some scenes, you can’t help but notice this film is ridiculously cheesy at moments. Some scenes I thought were cringe worthy and just forced, which obviously shows a lack of thought when writing the script and just trying to get all the classic Hollywood blockbuster tropes in without originality.
Now not all was bad about the film. Like I say, Chris Pratt was awesome - and this film acts as stellar evidence and test footage for why he should be the new Indiana Jones – and there our also plenty of nice little call backs to the original films, but some scenes were thought out in what they represent. Trevorrow did a nice job of colour scheming certain scenes, which was a nice subtle touch, with the warmer and darker colours (Red and Black) representing the old, and the colder and lighter colours (blue and white) representing the new. It was a small thing, but it was quite nice to witness if you noticed it.
Overall, the film is maybe worth the money for a film to buy on dvd once it gets cheaper, but not full admission ticket price. It’s not bad, but definitely not good. You will get enjoyment out of this, and it is better than Jurassic Park 3 so no worries there.… Expand

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rafaeljose0407Jun 18, 2015

Jurassic World ranks below The Lost World. I was quite disappointed. There is a lot of great CGI and some good action scenes, but the story, acting and direction really wasn't at the same level.

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DobianJun 22, 2015

Let me start with the good. There are some very nice nods to the original Jurassic Park in this film. The statue of Hammond, the return of B.D. Wong as the geneticist behind these creations, and most notably the two boys in the filmLet me start with the good. There are some very nice nods to the original Jurassic Park in this film. The statue of Hammond, the return of B.D. Wong as the geneticist behind these creations, and most notably the two boys in the film discovering the original visitor center from Jurassic Park now covered in jungle growth. They even find the original jeeps in the garage. There's also a moment where Claire uses a flair just like Alan and Ian do in the first movie. The park itself looks really cool and is obviously modeled after Disneyland with Main Street leading up to the pyramid-shaped main center. The dinosaurs look great and there is plenty of good dino action in the movie to keep you entertained.

Now for the bad. First, a big missed opportunity I thought in that when I first saw Claire in the film I thought she might just be Lex from the original, all grown up and now running the park her grandfather dreamed of building. Since I had temporarily forgotten Lex's name, I thought Claire might be her, and was disappointed when it wasn't. That would have been a great tie-in, even with her being played by a different actress. The character would then have been very aware of the dangers and pitfalls associated with this park based on her own childhood experience, which would have led to some much more intelligent dialogue and story development. Instead we get a park manager who is a corporate cliche and spends much of the movie being totally clueless to the growing threat to the visitors, when she isn't engaged in her preteen-level flirting with Chris Pratt's character.

I'll refrain from giving spoilers other than to say that the story and plot developments are preposterously stupid. When you look at the timeline for this park, we know that as of 2001 (Jurassic Park III) both islands were still off-limits. Factor in the several years it would have taken to get this park fully realized and it couldn't be more than five years old at the start of this movie. Yet one of the major premises is that the public has already gotten bored with dinosaurs so they need to start making super dino monstrosities to keep them entertained and coming back to the park. Really? Toss in a lunatic military contractor who I am assuming wants to drop lots of velociraptors on the Middle East, animal behavior that defies belief, outrunning a T-Rex while in high heels, and a final dinosaur battle that resembles a Godzilla movie (I was expecting Mothra to drop into the melee), and you have a big pile of dino droppings.

The movie is fun enough as an amusement park thrill ride, just don't expect the character depth, narrative excellence, or sense of wonder and adventure of the original.… Expand

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ScienceAdvisorSep 29, 2015

Top notched CG cannot save this total re-hash of Jurassic Park. Some many immersion-breaking scenes along with rediculous development points towards the end of the movie, show what a large budget that skimps on the writing will get you. "WeTop notched CG cannot save this total re-hash of Jurassic Park. Some many immersion-breaking scenes along with rediculous development points towards the end of the movie, show what a large budget that skimps on the writing will get you. "We spared no expense, except for the script".… Expand

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evokingsMar 12, 2019

i wish more of the original cast was in it, I had mixed thoughts on this movie however kids might like it more, with that said, I'll give it a 5 out of 10.

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ag4Jun 13, 2015

I went to cinema not expecting much and it did not offer much so it's win-win. I though story was little bit off, evel dinosaur wasn't enough so they had to add evil guy that wants to use good dinosaurs to fight bad guys ... I mean c'mon,I went to cinema not expecting much and it did not offer much so it's win-win. I though story was little bit off, evel dinosaur wasn't enough so they had to add evil guy that wants to use good dinosaurs to fight bad guys ... I mean c'mon, evel dinosaur that kills people is enough. And the woman that went through hell can run in high heels at the end is more sci-fi than dinosaurs park. The movie also tried to be funny at times and I thought that's not appropriate for jurassic world. Later people were even laughing at scenes that were supposed to be scary. We did enjoy this movie a little bit as we were not expecting much (and we saw San Andreas last week so anything is better than that), but I am afraid that people that want this to be sequel to jurassic world 1 or 2 will be dissapointed.… Expand

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thejeffness69Jun 14, 2015

I really wanted to like this movie....but there are just too many stupid things in the plot that make absolutely no sense. I am sure you have read in the reviews some of the stupid nonsensical things that happen within this movie, so I willI really wanted to like this movie....but there are just too many stupid things in the plot that make absolutely no sense. I am sure you have read in the reviews some of the stupid nonsensical things that happen within this movie, so I will just list a few other things I noticed that I havn't seen other people critisize yet.

1. After the boys are safe again... the aunt is like "I will never let you into harms way again! you will be safe!" or something like that...then she proceeds to put them in the back of a truck and drive them directly into harms way! She personally takes them into the most dangerous situation currently on the island with the military men to go battle the A-rex! She could have taken them or had someone take them somewhere much safer on the island, instead she risks their lives by bringing them along to battle the A-rex with a bunch of raptors. The only reason for this is so that the boys are around when **** continues to hit the fan....just such poor writing.

2. When the flying dinosaurs escape...why the hell would every single one of them go directly to the populated part of the park and start attacking people?! I am sure they were well fed...in reality they would scatter in all directions and definately would not dedicate their new freedom to hunting and killing humans for no apparant reason.

3. The A-rex talks with the raptors and tells them to attack the humans? Are you kidding me?! In about 5 seconds time this A-rex is able to communicate and convince these raptors that he is the alpha male?! Supposedly this works because the A-rex is like 1-10% raptor.....this is ridiculous. This is like saying that I can speak to apes or chimpanzees. Can the A-rex also talk to cuddlefish, snakes, and the other animals it was mad of? This is so damn stupid...why doesnt the A-rex talk to the T-rex at the end? It is obviously more part Trex than it is raptor. Another stupid line in regards to this...PRatt says "now we know why they didnt tell us what this thing is made of....because its part RAPTOR!", yea its so secret not because its made of trex, snake, and tons of other dinosaurs....just because its part raptor.

4. Militarizing raptors? jesus christ. There is seriously a line like "Imagine if we had these things in Tora Bora!". I dont really need to go into depth on this one....you can already tell how stupid it is.

5. At the end the gigantic aquatic dinosaur jumps out of its enclosure and eat the A-rex! It lands on the ground where during normal hours guests would be walking! The designers of the park didnt realize this?! The one time this aquatic behemoth breaks out of it confined space it just happens to eat the Arex instead of a person?

These are just a few of the things that popped into my head. There are tons and tons of similarly retarded instances within this film. So many plot holes and nonsensical story moments....it is just so stupid! I mean I thought the part in Lost World where the T-rex was able to eat everyone on a cargo ship was bad....but this is actually worse and there are way more silly and dumb moments. I really had higher hopes for this movie, especially after seeing the initial reviews. It isnt horrible, there are some good parts. But all the plot holes, cliches, and just stupid moments really took me out of the experience...I spent more time laughing at the nonsense in this movie than the actual few jokes.… Expand

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Movi3R3vi3werJun 15, 2015

This movie is hard to describe. Defiantly not without its moments, the final five minutes being incredible, Jurassic World never manages to capture the magic of the original Jurassic Park. Chris Pratt is awesome but he's the only interestingThis movie is hard to describe. Defiantly not without its moments, the final five minutes being incredible, Jurassic World never manages to capture the magic of the original Jurassic Park. Chris Pratt is awesome but he's the only interesting character in the entire film. Jurassic World feels more of a "run away from dinosaurs" movie than a Jurassic Park film. Without a doubt an improvement over Jurassic Park III but I think I enjoyed The Lost World more than this one. This isn't a bad movie, it's just disappointing.… Expand

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ProsmoothJun 19, 2015

A huge load of meh. It's a dinosaur movie--not Tolstoy. Still though, I would have liked to have seen some more character development, and the thing dragged on forever. Also, it's weird that the special FX in this seem worse to me thanA huge load of meh. It's a dinosaur movie--not Tolstoy. Still though, I would have liked to have seen some more character development, and the thing dragged on forever. Also, it's weird that the special FX in this seem worse to me than Spielberg's original two films, which came out back when dinosaurs were still around. Seriously, update your CGI computers or something.… Expand

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Darkly_TranquilJun 14, 2015

Jurassic World is a moderately entertaining retread of the ideas of the original Jurassic Park clearly intended to pinch the nostalgia nerve of JP fans; for everyone else, its a bit of a mystery what the appeal is. JW features a script with aJurassic World is a moderately entertaining retread of the ideas of the original Jurassic Park clearly intended to pinch the nostalgia nerve of JP fans; for everyone else, its a bit of a mystery what the appeal is. JW features a script with a lot of wooden dialogue, several subplots that seem to go nowhere (except perhaps serving as sequel bait), bland but functional direction and cinematography, hit and miss CGI, and generally across the board average to hammy performances from the cast. Only an appealing turn from Chris Pratt as Owen saves the movie from descending into total tedium. Who knew a movie full of rampaging dinosaurs could be dull? Turns out, it can.… Expand

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akino3Jun 2, 2017

Let's see... The pros:
- Dinosaurs all looked and reacted great
- Chris Pratt and B.D. Howard nailed it - That one a**hole who makes everything worse was there, as usual - Everything happened too damn quickly! Like reading a good book, thisLet's see... The pros:
- Dinosaurs all looked and reacted great
- Chris Pratt and B.D. Howard nailed it
- That one a**hole who makes everything worse was there, as usual
- Everything happened too damn quickly! Like reading a good book, this movie ended in a heartbeat.

The cons:
- The children. Their script and their acting messed this up big time for me.
- Some bad attempt at kiss jokes and humor in a thriller
- Dinosaurs dying to protect our stars? No f***ing way! Writers get outta here!
- Everything happened too damn quickly! How thrilling it could have been if there were some hide and seek games, some "you are on your own, figure it out" moments, some holding breath... I'm saying a horror major could have been amazing here.

Bottom line: Why the hell aren't we entitled to have a bone-chilling horror movie with dinosaurs and why must we suffer this family crap?… Expand

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lanceeyyJun 12, 2015

You know those movies that live up to the enormous hype that it garnered months after the trailer was announced? This movie isn't one of them. It's just one big mess of a CGI-filled bonanza. There's just no beating the lifelike animatronicsYou know those movies that live up to the enormous hype that it garnered months after the trailer was announced? This movie isn't one of them. It's just one big mess of a CGI-filled bonanza. There's just no beating the lifelike animatronics that the first movie employed. I'm not against CGI in particular, but I feel that too much CGI just ruins the movie for me. I'll give props to the movie because it was enjoyable, and it is a thrill ride, but it's just that. There were times where it got my heart racing, but after that, it takes a nosedive back into "meh" territory. With that said, Jurassic World is just that; a "meh" movie.… Expand

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Regn752Jun 13, 2015

Don't expect anything like the original. This movie has been toned down for all audiences, you never see any gore or dismemberment.

The dinosaurs are no longer frighteningly fierce predators with killer instinct, but instead are now cuteDon't expect anything like the original. This movie has been toned down for all audiences, you never see any gore or dismemberment.

The dinosaurs are no longer frighteningly fierce predators with killer instinct, but instead are now cute misunderstood animals with emotions. I can't say I like the CGI dinosaurs much, the animatronics look way better and more realistic. There's a few Jurassic Park references here and there. They don't have any purpose of being there except for very slight nostalgia but the characters don't even acknowledge it. It makes me wonder why they even bothered putting it in at all.

There is also alot of product placement, it's pretty noticeable such as drinking coke, getting into a car with the Mercedes logo shown nice and close, the kid naming the exact make and model of a jeep, logo on headphones, various background stores such as pandora etc.

The characters are fairly underdeveloped and generic. They force some brother sentiment a couple of times between Zach and Gray, and the relationship between Claire and Owen is predictable and pointless.

Overall, wasn't all that bad. The movie does keep you entertained despite lacking originality. I probably wouldn't watch it again and will probably forget about it's existence soon. Jurassic park is just a victim like so many classic movies which Hollywood is remaking and making tonnes of money off the name, despite the remake being ordinary and forgettable.… Expand

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TGFY_BoomerangJun 13, 2015

The movie starts of with a lot of great scenes for the fans of the original but quickly turns into a pretty ordinary monster-movie. The story is disappointing and at some points very illogical. The characters and the dialogs are even worse.The movie starts of with a lot of great scenes for the fans of the original but quickly turns into a pretty ordinary monster-movie. The story is disappointing and at some points very illogical. The characters and the dialogs are even worse. Anyway, the movie knows how to create a lot of awesome scenes with the dinosaurs. If you want to see a average monster-movie with a great nostalgic feeling, you can't pick wrong with this movie. But overall, it can't compete with the original or even with the second or third Jurassic Park movie.… Expand

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EronsitJun 15, 2015

Jurassic World offers plenty of spectacle and action, but little in the way of compelling characters or engaging plot. Hollow characters and absurd story logic—even for a summer blockbuster—cripple a visually dazzling film. Chris Pratt playsJurassic World offers plenty of spectacle and action, but little in the way of compelling characters or engaging plot. Hollow characters and absurd story logic—even for a summer blockbuster—cripple a visually dazzling film. Chris Pratt plays an military vet that works training velociraptors, but no explanation is given about why he's qualified to train dinosaurs or why his expression seems to be frozen throughout the film. Bryce Dallas Howard plays the park's executive—the only notable female character in the film—and falls victim to half-joking gender clichés in most scenes.

When things invariably go wrong, the situation is propelled by actions that can only be described as unbelievably stupid. Disbelief can be suspended about the creation of a theme park with live dinosaurs. But the story loses all cohesion when that park seems to be completely unprepared for a dinosaur running amok, a potential emergency that's blindingly obvious to everyone except the film's key characters.

Save yourself $10 and watch the original again.… Expand

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AIssawiJun 17, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't know why they said this would ignore the existence of 2-3. It made sense that nobody would be dumb enough to mess with dinosaurs after they invaded the city and took over another island... Every single character except the doctor from the original film was completely overrun by stupidity. The characters are so dim that they easily would have tried to run the park after three previous disasters. No doubt the film had great scenes of dinosaurs wreaking havoc but the human stupidity was beyond unacceptable. Who designs a ride that allows guests to have complete freedom to roam wherever they please unsupervised? Why did the owner of the park blame his lead scientist for doing exactly what he was told to do? Why are carnivorous dinosaurs all of the sudden not attacking humans? Why did they tell us that the T-Rex was coming back and not include it more? After watching for 45-60 mins you basically guess the purpose of the original monster if you haven't done so before even watching. Why is the T-Rex not destroying everything? Once again, I loved all the dinosaur scenes just not so much the look at the cute little velociraptor scenes (entirely too many of them) I wasn't looking for a smart movie, just one with maybe the most basic common sense. This movie gets a half decent rating from this reviewer because of the dinosaurs. The humans all score less than .5/10. Whoever approved this script should be fired but likely will not be due to the films disappointing success.… Expand

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mscott925Jun 19, 2015

Being a huge Jurassic Park fan, I absolutely loved seeing the old visitor center make an appearance in the film. Yet, this movie just can't compare to the old ones. I found this movie way to predictable. It also didn't give me those jumpyBeing a huge Jurassic Park fan, I absolutely loved seeing the old visitor center make an appearance in the film. Yet, this movie just can't compare to the old ones. I found this movie way to predictable. It also didn't give me those jumpy moments like the old movies did. Yes, it was cool to see the park come alive unlike the movies before, but it just didn't give me that Jurassic Park feel. I cant say I hated movie. I can't say I loved the movie. Overall, I have way to many mixed emotions about this film.… Expand

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LegoTardisJun 26, 2015

A great use of jaw-dropping special effects, yet the entire film was lacking in plot, character development and individuality. I was quite surprised at how short the film lasted, and a bit disappointed at how weak it was in comparison to theA great use of jaw-dropping special effects, yet the entire film was lacking in plot, character development and individuality. I was quite surprised at how short the film lasted, and a bit disappointed at how weak it was in comparison to the other Jurassic Park movies.
I had really hoped that Jurassic World would be unique, however, without the several layers of amazing cgi action, there isn't much content otherwise.
In summary, a perfect 'popcorn' blockbuster, bursting with scenes of truly brilliant animations and effects, which I've got to say, are stunning. Sadly, the depth of the storyline was less than amusing, and I will be looking optimistically forward to a better film in the future.
Nonetheless, a proper summer hit!… Expand

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The-HawkJun 25, 2015

The biggest sin Jurassic World commits is that it just isn't that entertaining. The mindlessness of it completely removes all the tension from the film. Any time the film gets you close to the edge of the seat, it firmly pushes you back intoThe biggest sin Jurassic World commits is that it just isn't that entertaining. The mindlessness of it completely removes all the tension from the film. Any time the film gets you close to the edge of the seat, it firmly pushes you back into it by terrible plot turns or cheesy dialogue.

The original movie applied it's pseudo-science, its laughs and its sentiment with deft hands. This one slathers it on with complete disdain for the intelligence of its audience.

The best thing about the film is the visuals, particularly the dinosaurs which look and sound great.… Expand

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MrPouletJun 25, 2015

The story is pretty cheap : having unnecessary and uninteresting characters and plots.
The ''magic'' from the first movie is not here and makes it a poor follow up to the serie : lacking creativity.
Though, as a stand alone film, it isThe story is pretty cheap : having unnecessary and uninteresting characters and plots.
The ''magic'' from the first movie is not here and makes it a poor follow up to the serie : lacking creativity.
Though, as a stand alone film, it is entertaining at time and the acting is nice : especially from the lead actor.
Not a bad movie because it is quite fun, but as a ''Jurassic movie'' is it mediocre.… Expand

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BayshyaburtnwudJun 29, 2015

A perfect example of lazy film making hoping that a slick trailer and the weight of 'Jurassic Park' franchise will pull the audience into theater. The wait for a good Jurassic Park sequel continues. Chris Patt has screen presence andA perfect example of lazy film making hoping that a slick trailer and the weight of 'Jurassic Park' franchise will pull the audience into theater. The wait for a good Jurassic Park sequel continues. Chris Patt has screen presence and everybody else in the movie is not worth remembering...Deep Blue Sea set on the land with genetically mutated dinos. but with less gore and less fun...at least that film had no airs about being just a B grade monster flick… Expand

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AingxJul 6, 2015

Action packed and made me jump more than a couple of times.

But I CANNOT get over the girl in high-heels running from a T-Rex. I get that this is movie about dinosaurs, but c'mon. What made it even worse is the fact the she blantanlyAction packed and made me jump more than a couple of times.

But I CANNOT get over the girl in high-heels running from a T-Rex. I get that this is movie about dinosaurs, but c'mon. What made it even worse is the fact the she blantanly defied the director and wore them even though he told her it was ridiculous.

But I guess that's what you get when you have a fledgling director instead of Speilburg...… Expand

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MC_KJul 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. 的確，這次的回歸的確吸引了大量的觀眾
為了避開人潮我選擇到現在才觀看
本片劇情並沒有特別突出，雖然加了點"科技"，但感覺老梗重重
全劇還是重於特效，至於其他部分和前作相比還是感覺差不多… Expand

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MoguuJul 9, 2015

Yes, the plot devices used are both inane and absurd. Yes the presence of the 2 boys are seemingly unneccesary (I feel like they were there to heighten the feeling of vulnerability and danger, but their screen time seemed to be uneeded andYes, the plot devices used are both inane and absurd. Yes the presence of the 2 boys are seemingly unneccesary (I feel like they were there to heighten the feeling of vulnerability and danger, but their screen time seemed to be uneeded and probably only included as a throwback the prequals). Yes the character of Claire was slightly offensively and predictably that of a "helpless woman". But there were some enjoyable moments, mostly Chris Pratt' s performance, the sci-fi elements.… Expand

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Donkey-KongJul 18, 2015

Jurassic World is a very, very boring. Chris Pratt is a good actor but this film is very pretty mediocre, like many others films based on "monsters". I still prefer the original film.

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mcwalshJul 28, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The park is open, and with it comes a great and entertaining adventure, with Chris Pratt as the charismatic Owen, a velociraptor trainer, and Bryce Dallas-Howard as the always-busy Claire. Along with two child actors, Chris and Bryce face a huge danger, and it isn't the not-inspired Indominus Rex, who broke free from his cage and unleashed chaos on Jurassic World. The real danger here are the plot holes, the stupid moments and the visual effects, who seems incredibly dated when compared to the original Jurassic Park (yes, from '93).

With all that said, Jurassic World succeeds at being a good monster movie, and better than the horrible Jurassic Park III, while also paying an homage to the T-Rex. With nothing more to it, make a popcorn, drink your beverage and turn your brain off to enjoy the movie.… Expand

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mikemacAug 25, 2015

the kids acting was the worst not even decent actors could save this movie, every time the boys were on the screen i kept waiting for any actor to reaper, the special effect were good but its time to stop doing these remakes, but if you mustthe kids acting was the worst not even decent actors could save this movie, every time the boys were on the screen i kept waiting for any actor to reaper, the special effect were good but its time to stop doing these remakes, but if you must find kids with some kind of acting experience… Expand

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OzzieVikingOct 8, 2015

The movie does seem slightly crappy at first, but it climaxes to a better ending than the 3rd one. But the storyline seems recycled, some love-happy kid and his annoying brother go to a park, the kid rebels and gets them both into trouble,The movie does seem slightly crappy at first, but it climaxes to a better ending than the 3rd one. But the storyline seems recycled, some love-happy kid and his annoying brother go to a park, the kid rebels and gets them both into trouble, some official has to save them and gets killed in the process and some low life goes to save them and succeeds and gets with the relative of the two. Where have I seen that before? But the movie is decent and watchable.… Expand

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DanielwWhiteNov 27, 2015

This movie is exactly what everyone thought it would be. Awesome graphics and animations of dinosaurs with huge explosions. Chris pratt does a great job but the story line has a lot of holes and is very vanilla.

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Eagle16Aug 17, 2017

And this is the reason why I no longer watch movies. It's no longer magical like first Jurassic Park or even the second one. This movie offers annoying characters who played in 200 other movies and they simply don't fit their roles. They noAnd this is the reason why I no longer watch movies. It's no longer magical like first Jurassic Park or even the second one. This movie offers annoying characters who played in 200 other movies and they simply don't fit their roles. They no longer know what the movie should be about so they put raptors in the movie who are tameable... They put in the movie fully working park with dozens of kids who are not even a little bit scared by dinosaurs. They train dinosaurs for their watter shows like if they were some pets. I'm very familiar with the critics score of 59 because it doesn't deserve any more. It's a movie with dumb dialogues, annoying actors and actresses. This movie is like any other movies today, simply put fan favorite actors in, make great looking CGI, great effects, and additionally put everything crazy in the movie like new fictional dinosaurs and raptors who do as master orders... And the story and the point of the movie is somewhere thrown in the rubbish bin somewhere arround, nobody heard about it... This is what makes your box offcie today, just say everything is more in the trailer and bunch of dumbasses will love it.… Expand

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